Jeff Schmitz
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
With a proven track record at the Harris Auto Group, I excel in enhancing financial reporting and streamlining processes. My expertise in Microsoft Excel and strong multitasking abilities have significantly improved accuracy and efficiency. I'm recognized for exceptional communication, mentoring junior staff, and driving team performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Harris Auto Group
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Enhanced financial reporting by implementing efficient processes and streamlining internal controls.
- Designed Excel spreadsheets for complicated reconciliation processes
- Processing multiple different types of payroll, for 50 employees, including commission, hourly, salary, custom pay plans, twice per month
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements, supporting company growth and decision making.
- Managed daily financial functions
- Daily bank and credit card reconciliations
- Processed all car deals
Accounting Manager
GAIN Auto Group
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Oversaw daily accounting procedures for two car dealerships
- Trained new payables, receivables and dealership accounting clerks
- Processing of all month-end procedures
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Processing of car deals
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for timely payment processing and collection, improving cash flow management.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering a supportive learning environment that resulted in increased team performance.
Junior Financial Accountant
GAIN Auto Group
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Input financial data and produced reports using CDK.
- Processing of over 100 deals per month for 2 car dealerships
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate routine tasks.
- Learned, and assisted with, month end processes
Head Server and Bartender
Red Robin Restaurants
10.2008 - 01.2015
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment through regular monitoring of dining areas and server stations.
- Increased restaurant revenue by upselling menu items and promoting daily specials.
- Monitored staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement in their roles as servers.
- Trained new servers to uphold company standards in customer service, food handling, and overall professionalism.
- Trained staff members on use of POS system.
- Handled high-pressure situations with poise, ensuring a positive experience for both staff and customers.
- Closed out cash drawer at end of each shift, reconciling totals and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by clearly communicating pertinent information to incoming staff members.
Education
Associate's Degree of Business And Administration - Accounting And Econ
Camosun College
Victoria, BCSkills
- Month end close
- Journal entries
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Strong multitasking
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Clear and effective communication
- General ledger accounting
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Exceptional communication
- Training employees
- Payroll processing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
PBS
CDK
Sage
Office
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveInterests
Board Games
Hockey
Working on my YouTube channel
Geocaching
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Harris Auto Group
09.2020 - 09.2024
Accounting Manager
GAIN Auto Group
04.2018 - 03.2019
Junior Financial Accountant
GAIN Auto Group
01.2017 - 04.2018
Head Server and Bartender
Red Robin Restaurants
10.2008 - 01.2015
Associate's Degree of Business And Administration - Accounting And Econ
Camosun College
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